USC Business of Cinematic Arts
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Business of Cinematic Arts transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and BUAD 280; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Business of Cinematic Arts Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Business of Cinematic Arts major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Composition/Writing Requirement (8 units)
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Business Requirements (48 units)
Complete all of these
- BUAD 280 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- BUAD 281 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- BUAD 302 Communication Strategy in Business
- BUAD 304 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- BUAD 306 Business Finance
- BUAD 308 Advanced Business Finance
- BUAD 307 Marketing Fundamentals
- BUAD 310g Applied Business Statistics
- BUAD 312g Statistics and Data Science for Business
- BUAD 311 Operations Management
- BUAD 313 Advanced Operations Management and Analytics
- BUAD 425 Introduction to Business Analytics
- BUAD 427 Advanced Introduction to Business Analytics with AI
- BUAD 489 Practicum
- BUAD 497 Strategic Management
- ECON 351x Microeconomics for Business
- ECON 352x Macroeconomics for Business
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
- MATH 125g Calculus I
Cinematic Arts Requirements (24 units)
Complete all of these
- CNTV 428 Fundamentals of Entertainment Law and Dealmaking
- CNTV 441 Business and Cinematic Arts Entertainment Practicum
- CNTV 458 Producing and Marketing Feature Length Films
- CNTV 463 Television: Integrating Creative and Business Objectives
- CNTV 481 Entertainment Industry Launchpad
- CTCS 190g Introduction to Cinema
- CTIN 458 Business and Management of Games
- CTPR 385 Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques
- CTPR 410 The Entertainment Industry: From Idea to Audience
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Cinematic Arts Electives (0-4 units)
- CNTV 375 Breaking Into the Entertainment Industry
- CNTV 457 The Entertainment Entrepreneur: Getting Your First Project Made
- CTAN 432 The World of Visual Effects
- CTAN 451 History of Animation
- CTCS 367 Global Media
- CTCS 403 Studies in National and Regional Media
- CTPR 425 Production Planning
- CTPR 426 The Production Experience
- CTPR 458 Organizing Creativity: Entertainment Industry Decision Making
- CTWR 404 Foundations of Comedy
- CTWR 409 Fundamentals of Screenwriting: Character, Conflict and Story
- CTWR 411 Television Script Analysis
- CTWR 416 Motion Picture Script Analysis
- CTWR 417 Script Coverage and Story Analysis
- CTWR 422 Creating the Dramatic Television Series
- CTWR 430 Comedy Writers and Their Work
- CTWR 431 Screenwriters and Their Work
- CTWR 432 Television Writers and Their Work
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Business of Cinematic Arts major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Business of Cinematic Arts and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Business of Cinematic Arts?
USC's Business of Cinematic Arts major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, BUAD 280, BUAD 281, BUAD 302 and BUAD 304, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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